On 08/23/2011 02:23 PM, RA Brown wrote: ... > Well, it seems like it is valid page. Reply from the ooo-dev list says: > > "Let me try: > > - I've downloaded the file without that someone wanted to have money or > a registration from me. > > - The mirror "http://mirrors.fe.up.pt/"; where the download comes from is > an officoal mirror of the (old) OOo project. > > - The MD5 sum is exactly the same as if you would download the file from > here: > http://download.services.openoffice.org/files/localized/nb/3.3.0/OOo_3.3.0_Win_x86_install-wJRE_nb.exe > > - The text says: "Lisens: Freeware" > OK, it's not the correct license but you can get indeed the software for > free. > > At the moment I don't see a problem." > > If there is a charge it is legal, the files are from a valid OOo mirror > site, the file has not been tampered with so no virus.
*If there is a charge *and* they were using a US Government funded server (i.e., a public university), then it *may* be illegal depending upon the policies of the host/mirror. In the past the 'charge for a free link' scams were using US public university mirrors, some with policies against this. This doesn't seem to be the case here as they are not charging any fee(s), but it's always worth checking. -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] For additional commands send email to [email protected] with Subject: help
